Bleantis Mountain Cottage is located on a small bohereen (or lane) which
leads directly onto Bleantasour Mountain (part of the Monavullagh range)
just 1 km away. On Bleantasour mountain are panoramic views of the Knockmealdown
mountains to the west, the Galtee mountains to the north, and the Comeragh
mountains to the east. From here you can either roam across the Monavullagh
mountains themselves or trek across the 'tops' to the famous Nire Valley
or onto the craggy Comeragh mountain range.

This particular area of County Waterford is called the Deise (or Decies,
but both are pronounced Day-shur). Its inhabitants are particularly warm,
generous, tolerant and laid back and the local harbour town of Dungarvan
has a very relaxed and happy atmosphere where complete strangers will
greet you on the street. Additionally, the Ring peninsula on Dungarvan
bay is one of the 6 Gaeltacht locations in Ireland, where Irish is spoken
as the first language. So it is quite common to hear Irish being spoken
in and around Dungarvan

So all in all we reckon that you've stumbled on one of the best kept
secrets of Ireland - the Deise, with its stunning coastline and beaches
(and we haven't even mentioned them yet!), mountains, rivers, valleys,
loughs, music and song. The only thing it lacks is hordes of visitors
- because they don't know it's here!

We hope that you will come and stay in our little cottage and that the
Deise fulfils all your expectations.

DOGS

Do we allow dogs?

Only under close control and by prior arrangement

We know that dog owners who bring their dogs on holiday are responsible
and caring, so our requirements are basically what you'd expect to do
with your dog anyway!

1. Outside the house,

Keep your dog under close control, on the lead. The fields nearby usually
have sheep in them and a small dog could get through the fence, or a barking
dog could frighten them

2. Inside the house.

Dogs should be housetrained
Dogs should be quiet with no long lasting barking
Dogs must be on the floor only. Under no circumstances should they be
allowed on any furniture.
Any soiling of carpets or furniture must be completely cleaned
You need to bring your own dogs beds and these should be cleaned every
week during your stay

3. Dog care

Dogs must never be left alone in the cottage at any time

4. Security deposit

This is increased to 150 euros. We will go round the cottage with you
both before and after your stay to check for any damage such as scratched
doors or soiled furnishings.